Mara’s personal yoga practice began in   India over a decade ago.  Since then, Yoga has been the most poignant, transformative, and informative force in her life.  Mara received her yoga certification through Trinity Yoga and continues to be inspired by her long-term teacher and friend, Mary-Jo Fetterly. Her teaching practice draws from several traditions: Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Iyengar, and Anusara Yoga. Mara’s sense of artistry contributes to the design of her class through dynamic flow, grace, strength, and vitality.  She encourages her students to move “from the inside out” drawing upon true awareness of body alignment, breath work, and commitment on the mat.  Mara’s vision is to make yoga accessible to all students, from beginners to advanced, designing a class that contributes to the awareness of each student’s unique form of expression.

Rise Yoga

Mara runs her own company “Rise Yoga” where she offers corporate yoga, private yoga consultation, yoga retreats and yoga events at conferences or parties. Mara currently teaches at Flow Yoga, The Steve Nash Club, Bowen Island Yoga Studio, Lululemon, INform Interiors, and Molson Canadian.  She has taught yoga on film sets, at corporate events, to professional athletes, and has years of experience offering private yoga sessions.

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Events led by Mara Branscombe

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